1957 Map of Accomac
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
The Pennsylvania Railroad corridor serves as the central spine of this coastal landscape, connecting a string of Eastern Shore settlements including Tasley, Onley, and Melfa. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural character of Accomack County, where agricultural lands are partitioned by intricate tidal drainage systems like Finney Creek and Custis Creek. The map provides significant genealogical value through its identification of numerous small family and community landmarks, such as Edge Hill Cem and Walker Sch. Toward the Atlantic coast, the terrain transitions into complex marshlands and peninsulas, including Baylys Neck and Joynes Neck, which overlook Burtons Bay. The infrastructure of the era is marked by the presence of a Drive-in Theater, a Lookout Tower, and the State Police Radio Tower, reflecting the technological and social footprint of the late 1950s.
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